We are no strangers to three-cylinder engines. Many domestic models have begun to use three-cylinder engines, and it has become a trend in the past two years. Whether it is joint venture brands such as General Motors and Honda, or independent brands such as Geely, they are all promoting it. Three-cylinder engine. Although the three-cylinder engine has the advantage of lower fuel consumption, many consumers still struggle with the criticism of vibration. A few days ago, we learned about a three-cylinder engine through foreign media, which is the GR? Corolla model from Toyota.
For the GR department, it is estimated that veteran drivers and racing people are no strangers. Driven by Toyota head Akio Toyoda, Toyota's GR department has launched a number of mass-produced performance vehicles for Toyota, all of which have achieved good market performance and reputation. Foreign media sources said: Following the GR Supra, Toyota's GR department will successively launch GR Yaris, GR 86 and other models. Toyota Corolla (domestic version is called Corolla), C-HR and other models will also launch GR performance in the future. Version.
It is reported that Toyota has recently submitted trademark applications for multiple models including GR? Corolla to the Australian Intellectual Property Office, which also means that Toyota has begun comprehensive preparations for GR? Corolla. In fact, at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, we got news that this car would be launched, but there are uncertainties in many factors. This foreign media news can be said to further consolidate the new car information from previous auto shows.
Not only that, this time we also saw the exposure renderings of the new car. GR? Corolla adopts Toyota's iconic family design language. The chrome trim strips run through the car's LOGO. The headlight design is sharp and impressive. The designs of many new car-making forces are very similar to it.
The fog lamp design below is very recognizable. The air intake grille of the new car uses a combination of mesh and strips. The rectangular blackened air intake grille is matched with the exclusive "GR" logo, creating an overall look. The sportiness of the car. Design elements such as multi-spoke wheels, side body lines and waistline, and rearward curved rear also highlight the sporty design style of the new car.
In terms of power, it is reported that the new Toyota GR? Although it is a three-cylinder engine, it is known as the world's most powerful mass-produced three-cylinder engine. You know, the Japanese version of the GR Yaris equipped with this engine has a maximum horsepower of 272 horses and a peak torque of 370N·m, which is much more powerful than many domestic 2.0T four-cylinder engines. Traditionally, it is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.
We currently don’t know whether the new car will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system, but officials should make further announcements about the new car in the future. One thing that needs to be mentioned is that in terms of safety, it will perform well because it is also a product of Toyota's latest TNGA architecture. In addition, it should also perform well in terms of control. After all, it is a performance-focused car. As a small car, you must know that its future competitors will be Focus ST, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30N and other high-end models.
In addition, the GR Corolla will be released as early as 2023. Whether the new car will be introduced into the country and whether it will be produced domestically is currently unknown. So the question is, are you interested in the Toyota GR Corolla, a performance car? If it were you, would you consider this car?
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